Cathedral City, CA vs Pomona, CA

Cathedral City is moderately more affordable than Pomona, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Cathedral City scores 119 compared to 140 for Pomona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pomona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cathedral City is $1,554/month compared to $1,738/month in Pomona — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cathedral City is more affordable at $420,700 median vs $569,600.

Median household income in Cathedral City is $67,031 compared to $78,869 in Pomona (-15%). While Pomona is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cathedral City spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 26.4% in Pomona.